Anker unveils Nebula Capsule II pocket cinema, $30 USB-PD charger and new premium Wi-Fi speaker

At a launch event in New York, Anker rolled out a trio of new products.

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Oct. 25, 2018 2:00 p.m. PT

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Anker is known for its mobile charging products but in recent years has branched out into other consumer electronics categories. Heading into the holiday season, it announced a handful of new products at a media event in New York. They include the Nebula Capsule II pico projector, the PowerPort Atom PD charger (Anker's smallest 27W charger yet) and the Soundcore Model Zero+ speaker.

Here's a quick look at the new products, including specs directly from Anker. We don't yet have international pricing and availability info. I'll have a full rundown of the Nebula Capsule II once I get my hands on a review sample.

Nebula Capsule II powered by Android TV

Same compact soda-can-inspired design as its predecessor, but adds a host of new capabilities, including Android TV, Google Assistant , HD picture quality, improved audio
Resolution: 1,280x720 (720p)
5.9 inches high
Android TV 9.0 operating system; supports over 3,600 apps, such as Google Play, YouTube and Hulu Plus
Audio: 8W speakers with dual passive radiators
3 hours of video playtime or 30 hours of Bluetooth speaker on a single charge
Can charge to full power in 2.5 hours via USB-C
Improved connectivity: Supports USB Type C, HDMI, USB, AUX-Out, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Chromecast
1-second autofocus
Kickstarter launch date: Oct. 26, 7 a.m. PT
Price: $349 (Super Early Bird), $369 (Early Bird), $399 (Kickstarter Exclusive)

anker-atom-charger — Anker's new Atom charger.
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Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1

The first charger on the market to use Gallium Nitride (GaN) components, which the company says makes the device slimmer, lighter and more efficient than conventional wall chargers.

Total output wattage: 27
Input:100-240V~1.2A50-60Hz
Power delivery output: 5V⎓3A/9V⎓3A/15V⎓1.5A/20V⎓1.1A
Size: 1.61x1.37x1.49 inches (smaller than stock smartphone chargers)
Weight: 2.2 ounces
Price: $30
Shipping later this year

Soundcore Model Zero+

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Google Chromecast built in
Dolby Audio
Google Assistant built in
5 hours of battery life over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, comes with own wall charger accessory
Price: $250
Shipping in late November

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Update: corrected Model Zero+ Bluetooth battery life to 5 hours (same as Wi-Fi)

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